1996 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1996 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Tracker and 1996 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volkswagen Golf (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Tracker. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Tracker.
Because 1996 Chevrolet Tracker is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Tracker will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Volkswagen Golf (235 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm). This means 1996 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Tracker.
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1996 Chevrolet Tracker | 1996 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Tracker | Golf |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 235 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2480 mm |